Photo credit: Harvard Alumni TOI correspondent from Washington: Nirmal Narvekar, the Indian-American financier who spent nearly a decade reshaping the investment machinery behind Harvard University’s colossal $57 billion endowment, is preparing to retire, closing one of the most consequential – and controversial – chapters in modern university finance.Known on Wall Street and in Ivy League…
Australia has a very special reason to tune in to Eurovision 2026 this year — Delta Goodrem has made it through to the Grand Final, flying the flag for Australia on the world’s biggest music stage. The ‘Eclipse’ singer wowed the crowd during her semi-final performance in Vienna, securing her place among the 25 acts…
This article is authored by Rajeev Kapur, President, 2WHMA (Two-Wheeler Helmet Manufacturer Association India).In our country, most families have a simple habit. Before someone leaves home on a two-wheeler, there is always one reminder: “Helmet pehen lena.” That sentence comes from care. From fear. From hope that the person returns home safely. But what happens…
MUMBAI: Despite a hike in retail fuel prices for petrol and diesel, stocks of oil marketing companies (OMCs) were deep in the red as market players said the price hike was not enough to offset daily losses these companies are incurring. Reports from Crisil and ICRA indicated that more price hikes are expected. Among the…
Eurovision is one of the most beloved and longest-running music competitions in the world, bringing together dozens of countries each year for a spectacular live song contest. First created to unite a war-torn Europe through music, the event has grown into a global phenomenon over the past seven decades. This year, Eurovision returns for its…
Principal secretary to Prime minister Narendra Modi, PK Mishra, on Saturday cautioned that financial systems should remain connected to the real economy and everyday lives of citizens, warning against risks arising from excessive speculation and instability in markets, ANI reported.Addressing the 20th convocation ceremony of the National Institute of Bank Management (NIBM) in Pune, Mishra…
Ayushmann Khurrana has looked back at his early fame after winning ‘MTV Roadies’ and admitted that he once behaved like a “deep red flag” in his relationship with Tahira Kashyap. The actor said he broke up with Tahira when he was 20 because he thought he needed to focus on himself after his reality show…
The government on Friday raised fuel prices in the country, in an effort to soften the blow on oil marketing companies, as global crude soared beyond $100 while retail prices remained unaltered. Now, as petrol and diesel are Rs 3 costlier, the key question is: to what extent will the price hike help?While the outlook…
Imran Khan has opened up about a painful aspect of single parenting, saying he often struggles to arrange playdates for his daughter, Imara, because some parents hesitate to send their children to a home where a single man lives. The actor said he understands why some mothers feel cautious, but the repeated refusals have been…
Starbucks is once again trimming its workforce, laying off about 300 US-based roles set to go as the coffee giant reshapes its operations in a bid to get back to what it calls “durable, profitable growth”.The job reductions, according to Reuters, will affect regional support offices, with Starbucks also moving to consolidate its US office…